First Year of Federal Farm Board Shows Accomplishment
The Federal Farm Board reports progress in stabilizing farm markets with an initial $500 million plan, $191 million disbursed, and $43 million repaid. Texas efforts include cotton marketing cooperatives and a Bry an classing office handling 3,000 bales, with 90 percent cash advances on pool cot ton pending final settlements by August 1, 1931.
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Federal Farm Board
Farm Board
Texas
National Marketing Organization
Bryan
Brazos
Grimes Counties
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Discussion argues that farm marketing experiments may solve national problems and deserve public support while criticizing prematurely. It urges patience until the movement proves successful or fails.
Flight of Ducks To South Points To Early Winter
Old timers forecast an early winter in Texas after teal ducks arrive two weeks earlier than normal. Dry conditions push the fowls to canals and marshes along the rice irrigation areas. Charley Bell and Jennie Lee Raptar of Brazos county and M H Rice and May Ella Elliott of Robertson county filed intent to marry with County Clerk Jess B McGee on Monday.
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Beaumont
Texas
Charley Bell
Jennie Lee Raptar
Brazos County
M. H. Rice
May Ella Elliott
Robertson County
Jess B. McGee
Six Year Pupils To Be Admitted To Bryan School
Bryan public schools will admit six year olds to start this term at no charge. A September 1950 birthday is required for entry and the rule applies to about 120 expected pupils. Parents are urged to accompany children when enrolling on September 15.
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Bryan School
Dist
Durham
Mr. Durham
Bryan Public Schools Head Speaks at Brazoria Teachers Institute
Harry L. Durham, superintendent of Bryan public schools, has accepted an invitation to speak before the Teachers Institute of Brazoria County on September 12. His subject will be "Teaching as a Profession."
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Harry L. Durham
Bryan Public Schools
Teachers Institute of
Brazoria County
Durham
State Fair Rules on Exhibits and Prizes
All entries are free. Only 1930 farm products and textiles are to be exhibited for prizes. The Fair Association will not be responsible for loss nor for unavoidable accident. Watchmen will be on duty day and night to safeguard exhibits. If entries in a class are fewer than prizes, judges may award prizes by grade, but no exhibit shall win first prize.
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The
Fair Association
Board of Directors of
Villa Maria Convent
Geneva
Brazos County Free Fair 1929 Siege Planned by American Legion
The Brazos County Free Fair of 1929 marks the first effort by the American Legion of Bryan and Brazos County to stage such an event. Despite adverse weather, the fair delivered results that more than repaid workers for hours spent. The program emphasizes daily education features alongside entertainment throughout day and night.
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Brazos County
American Legion of
Bryan
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Federalarm Board
Udge
Ich
Sis
Cotton Marketing Division
Payne
Potter County
A. D
Amarillo
Tex
Brock
the Woman’s Department Store
A.M. Waldrop & Co. Bryan’s Leading Clothiers
Stetson
Nunn & Bush Shoes
Manhattan
Free Fair Maria Academy
American Legio
Villa
RULES
Legion
McGregor
Bryan and Brazos County
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